February 2013 Calendar

https://www.facebook.com/Eastvan.Kickstand

eastvankickstand.org/

By: KickstandRelease your wheely creativity at our very first bike art night. … / Bicycle zine making / bike journalism / bike film / bike crafts / … To be followed by a social/fun ping-pong tournament and maybe a movie. Do you play an instrument or you want to sing ? well, come and join us. / Bike Choir / We have used/recycled bike parts that you are free to use. Bring snacks & art supplies to share. Attention: The only type of currency we accept is enthusiasm ! Bike love, Kickstand PS: You can still drop-in to use the tools [more...]Read comments and more

Saturday February 2

Crow Roost Twilight Bike Ride

Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 4:00pm. Meet at 4, ride at 4:10pm

Meet At:

Lakewood Drive at Central Valley Greenway

Notes: alternate meet spot at Renfrew Skytrain Station

Contact Info:

bit.ly/CrowRoost

By: RedSaraSo many crows, where do they go? We'll follow the crows eastward on their daily migration to their roost beside Still Creek. RAIN DATE FEB 9, check website for INFO. http://bit.ly/CrowRoost Bring a snack to share if you feel like it, and maybe something warm to drink. Also remember your bike lights and warm clothes. This ride is part of Reflecting Still Creek, a larger program created by Still Moon Arts that aims to connect people with the creek, and with our local environment by spending time near, and enjoying Still Creek. You can expect to be amazed. There are [more...]Read comments and more

Sunday February 3

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, February 3, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at

Contact Info:

Student Union Building Flagpole

By: VBCVancouver Bicycle Club (VBC) weekly leisure ride each Sunday morning at 10. We’ll average 15-20km per hour following bike routes around Vancouver, going to Iona Island or crossing to the North Shore. The ride will go 30-50 km with a coffee break somewhere in the middle. Helmets are required on all VBC rides and tours.Read comments and more

Monday February 4

UBC Pride march & ride

Monday, February 4, 2013 at 12:30pm

Meet At:

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Unceded Coast Salish Territory

Contact Info:

AMS Bike Co-op c/o The Bike Kitchen 6138 Student Union Boulevard Coast Salish Territories Vancouver BC, Canada V6T 1Z1

By: saw-monsterOUTWEEK begins this Monday, February 4 and this year we are kicking off with a march—Pride UBC style!!! This means EVERYONE QUEER*-FRIENDLY IS WELCOME and strongly encouraged to join—regardless of how you identify! This is a festive march for us to honour and celebrate ALL genders ALL sexualities ALL bodies At 12:30 we will gather around the SUB flagpole to raise the rainbow flag, share some words, enjoy delightful rainbow cake, and commence the march around campus. This march is open to the public, and you are free to come and go as you please. There will be wonderful friends, [more...]Read comments and more

Tuesday February 5

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

604.822.BIKE(2453)

By: UBC Bike CoopVolunteering with us is the easiest way to become involved in the co-op! Come to the Bike Kitchen on Tuesday from 6-9pm and help us out by working on our bikeshare fleet or performing other essential tasks. Our volunteer night happens every week (except for holidays and reading week) and it’s a great way to start to learn about bike mechanics and the Bike Co-op. Absolutely no experience necessary and everyone is welcome! Volunteer nights are a great way to meet other people who are interested in cycling and to learn about fun cycling events happening at UBC or in [more...]Read comments and more

Wednesday February 6

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

West side of Canada Place

Contact Info:

6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC

By: Henry HVancouver Bicycle Club (VBC) members zip around the edges of Vancouver. Starting from Canada Place we climb to Prospect Point in Stanley Park, then along Beach to Science World, across to Kits, and out to UBC and back home along the bike routes of Kits. A fast, but friendly ride with several stops to collect everyone. The distance traveled is about 20 to 50 km, depending on how far you ride. Helmets are required on all VBC rides and tours.Read comments and more

Women & Queer Night - Feb OUTWEEK Edition

Wednesday, February 6, 2013, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

1830 Ontario Street (at 2nd Avenue)

604.822.BIKE(2453)

By: The AMS Bicycle Co-opFor our February Women and Queer Night, the Bike Co-op is teaming up with Pride UBC to bring you an extra special Outweek Edition of this popular workshop! As always, WQ Night will be open to all self-identified female and/or LBGTQ people, but the format will be slightly different – please read on for details, and feel free to contact ubc.bikecoopgmail.com if you have any questions! For more information on Pride UBC, check out their website: http://www.prideubc.com/ For more information on Outweek and other workshop offerings, check out their Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/218488681609736/ Join our facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2375141800/ Like our facebook [more...]Read comments and more

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, February 6, 2013, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Pedal Depot

Contact Info:

pedalpower.org/pedal-depot/

604-708-4992

By: Pedal DepotLadies fix your bike night at The Pedal Depot. Come learn to fix your bike with a bunch of great ladies. 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month. $6 to $18 dollars per hour. This is a trans-inclusive space. Hosted at Our Community Bikes or Pedal Depot:. Call to confirm location: 604-708-4992 Why create a women only space? – Because Feminism is not a dirty word and sexism is a problem based on power – Because there is power in the hierarchy of knowledge and sexism is a problem based on power – Because the knowledge of mechanics has been historically [more...]Read comments and more

Thursday February 7

PEDAL Introduction to Mechanics/Maintenance Workshop

Thursday, February 7, 2013, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: First Thursday of every month

Meet At:

Our Community Bikes

3283 Main Street

Notes: near 17th Avenue

Contact Info:

pedalpower.org/our-communit...

604-879-BIKE (604-879-2453)

By: PEDALOffered by PEDAL (Pedal Energy Development Alternatives), an organization that develops and promotes the use of pedal powered technology, the workshop is for individuals interested in learning in a more structured, classroom like way. The course covers drivetrain maintenance, brake and gear adjustment and flat tire repair. Courses are held at Our Community Bikes, 3283 Main Street near 17th Avenue, on the first Thursday of every month from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. We generally believe that a class of 6 people is the ideal size for effective hands-on learning with a qualified mechanic. The cost is $40 per person which must [more...]Read comments and more

Sunday February 10

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, February 10, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at

Contact Info:

1830 Ontario St (at 2nd Avenue)

Monday February 11

Bike Art Night

Monday, February 11, 2013, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Second Monday of every month

Meet At:

The Bike Depot

Contact Info:

pedalpower.org/pedal-depot

604-708-4992

By: The Bike DepotPEDAL (Pedal Energy Development ALternatives) is opening up recycling and bringing some inspiration, the second Monday of every month. This is another artsy evening at the PEDAL Depot: Bring your ideas and projects to work on in the space or just spend the time rooting through the recycling to pick out interesting objects and reusable pieces. Shop time/tool use will be by donation! Of course we'd like to make everything free, but we have overhead and the tools get worn, so throw us what you can so we can keep hosting this night. This night is inspired in a large [more...]Read comments and more

Tuesday February 12

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

AMS Bike Co-op c/o The Bike Kitchen 6138 Student Union Boulevard Coast Salish Territories Vancouver BC, Canada V6T 1Z1

Contact Info:

604.822.BIKE(2453)

Wednesday February 13

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

West side of Canada Place

Contact Info:

Friday February 15

Bike Camps

Friday, February 15, 2013 at 9:00am

Repeats: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, July and August 30, third week of of every month

Meet At:

Lakeview United Church

Contact Info:

778-875-3624

By: Travis PawlakThe Pedal Foundation is running 3 consecutive bike camps for 8-13 year olds. The camp is run by nationally certified bike instructors from July 16th – Aug 3rd. Anyone interested in registering, please contact: bikecamppedalpower.org.Read comments and more

Bike Touring 101

Friday, February 15, 2013, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Repeats: February 15, March 15

Meet At:

Kickstand

1739 Venables St.

Notes: http://eastvankickstand.org/

Contact Info:

https://www.facebook.com/Eastvan.Kickstand

eastvankickstand.org/

By: KickstandLet Kickstand inspire and encourage you to travel and explore using cycling as a method of transportation. Are you interested in bike touring? Come to one of our three info sessions to hear stories from those who have been on tour. Presenters will have insights on what to take, how to pack, where to sleep eat and go! Snacks will be provided by presenters. We will be accepting donations for the shop. January 18 – The West Coast by Travis Pawlak February 15 – Alaska by Molly Clarkson March 15 – Gear Test/ride by Travis Clyne If you have facebook, [more...]Read comments and more

Saturday February 16

Bike Camps

Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 9:00am

Repeats: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, July and August 30, third week of of every month

Meet At:

Lakeview United Church

Contact Info:

778-875-3624

Sunday February 17

Bike Camps

Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 9:00am

Repeats: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, July and August 30, third week of of every month

Meet At:

Lakeview United Church

Contact Info:

778-875-3624

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, February 17, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at

Contact Info:

Monday February 18

Bike Camps

Monday, February 18, 2013 at 9:00am

Repeats: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, July and August 30, third week of of every month

Meet At:

Lakeview United Church

Contact Info:

778-875-3624

Tuesday February 19

Bike Camps

Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 9:00am

Repeats: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, July and August 30, third week of of every month

Meet At:

Lakeview United Church

Contact Info:

AMS Bike Co-op c/o The Bike Kitchen 6138 Student Union Boulevard Coast Salish Territories Vancouver BC, Canada V6T 1Z1

778-875-3624

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

604.822.BIKE(2453)

Wednesday February 20

Bike Camps

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 9:00am

Repeats: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, July and August 30, third week of of every month

Meet At:

Lakeview United Church

Contact Info:

778-875-3624

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

West side of Canada Place

Contact Info:

1830 Ontario Street (at 2nd Avenue)

PEDAL Women's Night

Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Repeats: First and Third Wednesday of every month

Meet At:

Pedal Depot

Contact Info:

pedalpower.org/pedal-depot/

604-708-4992

Thursday February 21

Bike Camps

Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 9:00am

Repeats: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, July and August 30, third week of of every month

Meet At:

Lakeview United Church

Contact Info:

The Universe As We Know It

778-875-3624

Friday February 22

Pedal Revolutionary Radio Show: Making clean airwaves since 2000

Friday, February 22, 2013, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Repeats: Last Friday of every month

Meet At:

Contact Info:

750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC

pedalrevolutionary.org

By: Pedal Revolutionary RadioRADIO FOR TODAY'S CYCLIST ~ Listen live at 102.7fm CFRO in Vancouver ~ ~ Streaming via the Internet at http://coopradio.org ~ ~ Visit http://pedalrevolutionary.org to listen to archives or drop by during the show to join the Revolutionary Chat Noir Room ~ Contact us with events, music, actions, news & declarations!Read comments and more

Critical Mass Ride and Roll

Friday, February 22, 2013 at 5:30pm. Meet at 5:30, ride at 6.

Repeats: Last Friday of every month

Meet At:

Vancouver Art Gallery

Notes: Georgia Street side

Contact Info:

vancouvercm.blogspot.com/

By: Vancouver Critical MassJoin fellow bicyclists, skaters, and bladers for this leisurely and spirited celebratory ride and roll through the streets of Vancouver. Meet at the Vancouver Art Gallery on the Georgia Street side between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. — and roll and ride at 6:00 p.m. The ride is on rain, shine, or snow! Decorated bicycles, trailers, signs, flags, noisemakers, gettoblasters, sound systems, drums, and wildly modified bicycles are all highly encouraged! Critical Mass on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2227461980 Worldwide details may be found at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_Mass http://criticalmass.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_rides Upload/View Vancouver Critical Mass Photos at Flickr.com: http://www.flickr.com/groups/vancriticalmassRead comments and more

I bike YOU

Friday, February 22, 2013, 8:00pm - 1:00am

Meet At:

Kickstand

1739 Venables St.

Notes: at Commercial Dr. (’round back in the basement of Astorino’s)

Contact Info:

https://www.facebook.com/Eastvan.Kickstand

eastvankickstand.org/

By: KickstandCome on down to the Kickstand cycling resource centre on February 22nd and show us some love – Kickstand is throwing a benefit event to support the space as it grows! Doors at 8:00 pm – show starts at 9:00, runs 'til 1:00 am. Feast your eyes (and ears) on the line-up: No Mothers Fist Full o' Snacks The Carnival Band Bocephus King Stay tuned for more updates! ——————————————– Accessibility Information: The Kickstand space has seven steps going into the side door off Commercial Drive and two short steps from the alley entrance facing Adanac. The doors to the washrooms [more...]Read comments and more

Sunday February 24

VBC Sunday Leisure Ride

Sunday, February 24, 2013, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Repeats: Every Sunday

Meet At:

The coffee shop at

Contact Info:

AMS Bike Co-op c/o The Bike Kitchen 6138 Student Union Boulevard Coast Salish Territories Vancouver BC, Canada V6T 1Z1

Tuesday February 26

Purple & Yellow Volunteer Night

Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Repeats: Every Tuesday

Meet At:

The Bike Kitchen

Contact Info:

604.822.BIKE(2453)

Wednesday February 27

VBC Wednesday Night Pie Rides

Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 5:30pm

Repeats: Every Wednesday

Meet At:

West side of Canada Place

Contact Info: